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It is projected that 1 in 3 people on the Isle of Wight will be aged 65 or over in less than 10 years, according to new data that highlights the Island’s rapidly ageing population. The latest Office for National...

It has been one of the biggest blights on the town of Sandown for years, but finally there is light at the end of the tunnel as parts of the former Ocean Hotel building are now up for sale. The...

The Isle of Wight's iconic Military Road is not going to collapse 'anytime soon', a senior figure from Island Roads has said. Island Roads’ service director, Steve Ashman, made the claim in response to a question from Bob Seely, former...

The main road connecting Newport to Sandown will be closed tonight (Thursday) to allow for the resurfacing of the carriageway after a bus blaze caused significant damage last month. Motorists have been frustrated by the erection of 2-way temporary traffic...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has been officially appointed as a Responsible Body by Defra, becoming only the third Wildlife Trust in the country to receive this accreditation. The appointment, which follows accreditation in May 2025, means the...

2 new flats could be created in a historic 3-storey building on Ryde Esplanade. Ian Fern of IDF Investments Ltd has lodged plans with County Hall for a works scheme at Ryde’s Prince Consort at 19 St Thomas Street, including...

An ‘affordable’ 3-bedroom flat will be built in the heart of Ryde, despite local objections. Ryde Town Council (RTC) and several Ryde residents have tried to fight the plan, but planners have now approved Standley Property’s application to construct an...

UPDATE FRIDAY - Dean Brewer has now been located, Police have confirmed. Police are appealing for information to help find missing Isle of Wight man Dean Brewer. The 38-year-old - said to be from Ryde but previously of Fort Street...

A policy to ensure Isle of Wight Council-owned land and property assets are, wherever possible, used to prioritise social housing will come before a key committee this week. The policy, finance and resources committee will on Thursday decide whether to...

A Ryde pub is celebrating after being named one of the final 5 Town Centre pubs in the country in this year’s Great British Pub Awards - flying the flag for the Isle of Wight. The Star Coffee & Ale...